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Measures to Take to Make Senior citizens Feel Less Isolated

Elderly should be encouraged to volunteer, interact with neighbours and travel so that they feel less isolated sitting at home. Senior citizen homes have proper arrangements for aged people and are also encouraged to socialize and interact with others. The concept of donation for elderly is also becoming adapted by the general public.

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Measures to Take to Make Senior citizens Feel Less Isolated

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  1. HelpAge India Measures to Take to Make Senior citizens Feel Less Isolated It is quite common for senior citizens to feel isolated after the death of a spouse/family member. Suffering from chronic issues can also make senior citizens feel distant from family members and close friends for a longer period of time. Such incidents also affect the eating patterns and the overall lifestyle of the elderly. Isolation has serious health effects in the majority of elderly people. There is an increased risk of death, long term illness, depression, high blood pressure and other diseases. Donations can also be made in the form of cash and cheques to old age homes to improve the lifestyle of seniors living there. Let’s look at some of the ways which can be used to treat the problem of isolation in senior citizens: Focusing on Health - The old should be encouraged to exercise regularly to reduce the chances of falling, fractures, joint pain, etc. Working out on a regular basis will help the elderly in feeling less isolated. Family members should keep a thorough check about their health and well-being. Such gestures provide a feeling of comfort and care to the aged people at home. Providing them with essentials such as a walker, wheelchair, hearing aid machine, etc. will also help in maintaining good health. Grandparents living at home should be taken for regular checkups and tests in order to ensure their proper health. Keeping check of the hearing and vision abilities of theirs is important. Asking Them To Volunteer - Volunteering helps the ageing populace in connecting with the outside world. Senior citizens can go for volunteering to local schools, local libraries, local hospitals, places of worship, etc. Elderly can also indulge themselves in doing activities such as counselling, accounting and teaching to make https://www.helpageindia.org Toll Free No Elder Help Line 1800-180-1253 C-14, Qutab Institutional Area New Delhi - 110016 HelpAge India

  2. HelpAge India sure they feel less isolated. Volunteering is beneficial for the aged people because they are able to find a new sense of purpose and worth. One can share experiences and knowledge while interacting with others. He/she gets to meet people who have the same mindset and form friendships. Connect With Neighbours - Neighbours can help the aged people in case of emergencies when there is no one else at home. Seniors can also request for help from the neighbours in completing household chores and also for looking after them in case they fall sick. They feel secure when they have responsible and caring people around them who are ready to help in case of emergencies. People in the vicinity can also help them in joining certain communities and volunteering programme so that they don’t feel left out. Visit Places of Worship - Aged people feel comfortable at places of worship such as churches, temples, mosques, etc. They are able to often find peers who share the same mindset and interests. Also, there is said to be a feeling of positivity at places of worship which can help them in relaxing their minds. Travel & Transportation - Senior citizens should be persuaded to go and attend social functions so that they don’t feel isolated and unwanted. Due to diminishing health, arranging for transportation is suggested for elder people cannot drive on their own. Elders should be encouraged to use public transport and travel with friends/family members to reach to all the social gatherings. They are happier and connected while socialising with family members and friends. Someone from within the family can also pick and drop the elderly to make travelling convenient for them. Nowadays, old age homes offer all the basic services to the people living including food, shelter, medicines, etc. Donation for elderly is being used by these senior care centers to improve the quality of facilities being provided. Online donations are helpful in giving amenities like improved medical facilities, transportation, etc. People should help senior citizens so that they do not feel deprived of all these services and can use the option of donate online to indulge in charity. https://www.helpageindia.org Toll Free No Elder Help Line 1800-180-1253 C-14, Qutab Institutional Area New Delhi - 110016 HelpAge India

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